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Hola! And greetings from Spain. We've finally arrived safe and sound. Oh my Lordy we'd forgotten how exhausting that long haul flight is. The first leg was a massive 15 hours overnight to Dubai. No- one really slept - however the kids were well behaved. Dubai airport was a bit of a spin out - absolutely massive. We met Grandma and Grandpa and various aunts and uncles at the airport. Two hours in Dubai and then onto the next leg - 8 hours to Madrid- we were so not looking forward to it. It seemed to take longer than the first leg - we just wanted to get there. Anyway here we are in Madrid and what a fantastic city. The people are so friendly, it feels really safe and the Spanish love children. Our apartment is amazing. We are staying in the Salamanca district which is very upmarket and ultra chic. Great shopping. Food and alcohol is cheap cheap cheap here in Madrid - quite surprising. We've had an amazing day taking in all the big sights - the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, the Gran Via, and the Parque del Retiro which has so many kids playgrounds - it was Ava heaven. Walking distance to our apartment also. Anyway I'll sign off now. Adios, hasta luego and I'll post a new blog once we arrive in Tui tomorrow and hopefully download some pics. Maybe after the wedding on Saturday. Wish you were all here - no seriously. Kisses the Bakers. And muchas gracias to everyone who has posted a message so far - much appreciated.
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Beatrice Hola, Yeah, that flight is a killer........Madrid sounds great! You can even buy alcohol in the supermarkets in Spain at least you could when I was there. Those places you mention bring back memories..... Looks like they've cleaned up the Parque del Retiro since I was there, sounds more family friendly these days. Did you get the email I sent you? Careful on those roads to Tui and have a safe drive. Look forward to your next post. Have fun!!!! Hasta pronto. Natalie says hi
Louise You've done all this so far AND you have time to write the Blog? I'm in awe. Have fun - can't wait for the next update (a wee bit more exciting than my trip to Gympie today :P). xx
col HI BAKER JNR'S. SELENA CAME ON WEDNESDAY AND GAVE GROVER HIS HAIRCUT AND BATH ,SHE WAS HERE FOR ABOUT 2 hrs.HE HAD ONLY 2 WALKS SINCE SATURDAY BECAUSE OF THE RAIN. THIS SATURDAY KIM AND ROB CAME TO SEE US AND THEY BROUGHT TASER WITH THEM THE TWO DOGS HAD A BALL, CHASING EACH OTHER AROUND THE HOUSE, WRECKING THE SPIDER LILLIES ETC,POOR OLD GROVER WAS STUFFED .WE SAID HE WAS (TASERED) NOW THE IMPORTANT NEWS...FOOTBALL ROOSTERS 32 TITANS 6 DRAGONS 13 TIGERS 12 ST KILDA 68 COLLINGWOOD 68. AFL WILL REPLAY THE GRAND FINAL NEXT SATURDAY,THIS TIME THERE WILL BE GOLDEN POINT DECIDER. NRL GRAND FINAL ON SUNDAY GO DRAGONS. MUM HAS REACHED HALF-WAY WITH HER TREATMENT BUT ,IT IS TIRING ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE. GLAD EVERYONE HAD A GOOD TRIP AND A GREAT TIME WITH MARIA,S FAMILY. LOVE TO ALL MUM AND DAD (NANNY AND POPPY